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DAVID HURSTON
2502 Mill Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0T6
cell 613.555.7002 securitywizard@myisp.net
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY SPECIALIST
Insightful, results-driven IT professional with notable success directing a broad range of
corporate IT security initiatives while participating in planning, analysis, and implementation of
solutions in support of business objectives. Excel at providing comprehensive secure network
design, systems analysis, and full life cycle project management. Hands-on experience leading
all stages of system development efforts, including requirements definition, design,
architecture, testing, and support. Outstanding project and program leader; able to co-
ordinate and direct all phases of project-based efforts while managing, motivating, and guiding
teams.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Network and Systems Security
Research and Development
Regulatory Adherence
Cost Benefits Analysis
Policy Planning / Implementation
Data Integrity / Disaster Recovery
Risk Assessment / Impact Analysis
Contingency Planning
Technical Specifications Development
Team and Project Leadership

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES





Platforms: UNIX (Solaris, HP-UX), Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista, Linux (Red Hat, Yellow
Dog), Sun SPARC, Mac OS, VM/370, OS2 Warp
Networking: TCP/IP, Novell, DECnet, Banyan, ISO/OSI, IPX/SPX, SNA, SMS/SQL,
Ethernet, Token Ring, FDDI, VPN, SSH, SecureID, PGP, PKI, HIPAA, CFR-11
Languages: UNIX Shell Scripting, C, HTML, Java, JavaScript, PHP
Tools: LAN Manager, ISS RealSecure, Checkpoint Firewall, Norton Firewall and
Ghost, McAfee/Norton Virus Protection Utilities, HP OpenView, Network Flight
Recorder, IBM Tivoli, Tripwire, Snort, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office Suite
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Outlook), FrontPage

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE




SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, Ottawa, Ontario 2006 Present
Information Security Analyst
Recruited to establish enterprise-wide information-security program; oversee companywide
efforts to identify and evaluate all critical systems. Design and implement security processes
and procedures and perform cost benefit analysis on all recommended strategies;
accountable for security budget of $1.1 million. Collaborate with external auditors to conduct
in-depth compliance audits and penetration testing, presenting results to senior
management. Develop curricula and facilitate awareness training. Supervise daily activities of
Computer Security Assistant and Internet Administrator.
Key Achievements:
Instrumental in developing and implementing Business Continuity and Disaster
Recovery (BCP & DRP) Plans for corporate sites.
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Spearheaded creation of four new information-security departments: Risk
Assessment, Vulnerability, Penetration Testing, and Security Engineering services.
Hand selected employees from Information Technology department to build Risk
Assessment Team charged with analyzing all critical systems, developing reports to
document system vulnerabilities, and recommending appropriate solutions.
Created company policies and procedures governing corporate security, email and
Internet usage, access control, and incident response.
LLCA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, Gatineau, Qubec 1999 2006
QA Lead, 2002 2006
Promoted to lead system development and new product QA. Ensured accurate release testing
for all new applications, providing final approval for bug-free, fully functional commercial
solutions. Proactively assigned resources to meet workflow needs. Created development
plans, project documentation, and test cases.
Key Achievements:
Authored numerous procedures and security policies in support of engineering
operations, participating in regular audits to ensure regulatory compliance.
Managed creation of high-profile HATP (High Availability Transaction Processing)
solution, supervising development teams working in multiple locations.
Developed highly effective Software Manager application to enable disk-free software
upgrades deployed through ATMs and desktop systems worldwide.
Computer System Engineer/Network Developer, 1999 2002
Provided remote and on-site support for domestic and international customers, including
Tier-III support for LAN/WAN products and sales support for key accounts of all sizes.
Key Achievements:
Designed and implemented customer call-centre support procedures and customer
network design strategy for sales and marketing teams.
Recognized for outstanding quality of customer service with numerous customer-
support awards and personal commendation from clients.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS




BComm in Management Information Systems (MIS) 1999
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, Montreal, Qubec
Professional Certification
MCSA Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator
CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Professional Affiliation
Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) Montreal Chapter